Events set to aid Grad Night

| April 16, 2025 1:00 AM

SANDPOINT — This takeover is for a good cause.

The Sandpoint High School Grad Night committee is taking over Serv-A-Burger on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. to help raise funds for the annual graduation night party. The Grad Night event offers a safe and sober graduation for SHS graduates following the commencement ceremony.

A portion of sales will be given toward the Grad Night celebration. In addition, people can enter to win a 5-foot sundae.

In other fundraising events, the committee is bringing about the return of the annual Red, White and Bulldog banquet and auction Friday, April 25. The event will feature an evening of fine dining and drinks, dessert raffles, door prizes, live music and a silent and live auction. Proceeds will go toward the Grad Night celebration.

"Grad Night is a spectacular, one of its kind, locally funded and organized alcohol and drug free celebration immediately following our high school graduation ceremony," organizers said. "We hope to reach half of our fundraising goal from this night of our community coming together to show their physical and financial support for the next generation of local community members. In return, these young adults will know what businesses to support back, and individuals to show appreciation to when given the opportunity."

Since 1974, Sandpoint High School parents have been organizing a Grad Night event to provide a safe, sober and memorable capstone to SHS graduates. The party sends "a clear message to all graduates that we care about them, their safety, and future."

Funds go toward gifts to each senior attendee — items that give them an edge on embarking out into the "real world." Past items include laptops, bicycles, mini-fridges and gas cards.

"Grad Night is a significant commitment by parents, Sandpoint High School, and the community to provide a life-changing, one-of-its kind, fulfilling experience," organizes said.

For more information about the takeover, go to bit.ly/3GmV2uY. For more information about the banquet, go to bit.ly/3EoLEXa.